Our GES 5th graders had an incredible day at Fort Atkinson on Thursday! They traded their desks for the great outdoors to experience Nebraska history firsthand.

From exploring the historic log cabins to meeting a 19th-century soldier and learning about life on the frontier, our students were fully immersed in the stories of the "Gateway to the West."
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Seven young boys smiling for a group photo in front of a rustic log cabin during an outdoor field trip.
Five smiling girls standing together in a grassy field, some holding small notebooks and pens.
Four children huddling together and smiling outdoors; one boy holds up an open notebook showing a drawing.
A crowd of students inside a historic log building listening to a woman dressed in period-accurate 19th-century clothing.
A man in a detailed historical military uniform and plumed hat speaking to a large group of students outdoors.
A long line of students standing at attention in a field facing a man in a historical military uniform near a tall flagpole.
A wide group portrait of dozens of elementary-aged students posed in front of a long, historic log structure.
A group of 14 students posing together for a photo in front of a textured log wall.
A group of 19 students in various colorful hoodies and jackets posing in two rows in front of a log building.
A group of students posing in front of a log building, with several girls kneeling in the front and one girl reclining on the grass.
Mark your calendars! Kick off your summer reading by joining us for Kona Ice and the Book Fair! Bring the whole family for a fun evening of treats and reading.

Friday, May 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM.
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Kona ice flyer for GES Book Fair

Yearbooks are available for purchase at: buytheyearbook.com for $21 plus tax. The deadline to place your order is May 1st.

***We will only be ordering 175 yearbooks for purchase, so once they are gone, they are gone!***

http://buytheyearbook.com/

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Four yearbooks that say Gretna Elementary 2025-26 School year are sitting on a gray table.
3rd graders learned all about weather from Channel 6 meteorologist Jade Steffens. Thank you, Jade!!
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A large, energetic group of elementary students poses for a wide-angle class photo in a classroom with hanging paper lanterns. A blonde female guest speaker in a red polo shirt stands smiling at the center-back, positioned in front of a white board displaying a "QUESTIONS??" slide with a lightning bolt icon.
The guest speaker in the red polo stands by a projector screen showing a satellite in space, gesturing while speaking to the class. Students sit on a colorful rug patterned with smiley faces, and a teacher or aide observes from the background near a door labeled "Mrs. Hirsch."
A side view of the classroom showing dozens of students sitting attentively on the floor, looking toward the speaker (off-camera). The room is decorated with "Class Jobs" and "Writing" displays, with educational posters and colorful storage bins lining the back wall.
Our GES Scholastic Book Fair will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars for the following dates:

May 4-8: Wishlists are created during library class

Friday, May 8th- Family Night, join us for Kona Ice and the Book Fair from 5:00-7:00 PM!

May 11-14: Students can purchase books during library class and parents can show the fair anytime during purchase week from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
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Flyer for Scholastic Book Fair at Gretna Elementary

Congratulations to all of our students who completed our annual Guardian Run yesterday! It is quite the accomplishment to push yourselves to the finish line! Special thanks to all of our staff members who helped coach this year!

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A wide shot of a large group of children and several adults in lavender hoodies gathered on a grassy field in front of a house. The bright sun casts long, dark shadows toward the viewer. Most children wear blue shirts, and a road is behind them.
A large group portrait of children and several adults in an indoor gym, seated and standing on bleachers. Most wear matching blue t-shirts. The adults in front wear lavender hoodies and are seated on the wood floor.
Three smiling young children pose for a photo outdoors in the bright sun. They are wearing blue race shirts, green-ribboned medals, and white race bibs with numbers 72, 85, and 107. A concrete stadium is in the background.
Three young boys pose together on a green lawn, their blue shirts featuring an owl logo. Two wear glasses, one wears a hoodie, and their white bibs display numbers 133, 405, and 85. A busy road is behind them.
Seven smiling girls and one woman in a lavender hoodie gather closely on a sunny lawn. Most wear blue owl-logo shirts and race bibs (like 73, 72, 100). The woman is crouched, and a small child in a stroller is on the far right.
Six young girls, with matching blue owl-logo shirts and white race bibs (numbers 13, 92), hug tightly together on a grassy field. Two wear winter hats. Bright sunlight casts long shadows, and other people are in the background.
Five young girls pose together on a grassy area next to a road, all wearing blue race shirts with an owl logo and white bibs (numbers 84, 94, 121, 131, 106). The bright sun is low, making them smile. Trees and a house are in the distance.
Seven young boys, arm-in-arm, stand on a green lawn next to a street. All wear blue race shirts featuring a large owl logo and white bibs (numbers 140, 125, 138, 116, 129, 127). The bright sun illuminates them.
Inside a gymnasium with bleachers, three young girls hold up their white race bibs (numbers 149, 132, 148) and bright pink drawstring bags. A wood floor is visible, and others stand in the background.
Five women stand on an outdoor black running track, all wearing matching lavender hoodies, black pants, and large gold medals with green ribbons. They are in front of concrete stadium bleachers under a clear blue sky.
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarteners had such a great time yesterday at the zoo!! 🦍 🦒 🐅 🐘
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Three young boys smile while posing with a life-sized black gorilla statue outdoors under a bright blue sky.
Five young girls stand together laughing and posing in front of a lush wall of tropical green plants.
Three young boys pose in front of a massive, ancient-style stone head sculpture surrounded by jungle foliage.
A young girl and boy lean against a wooden fence at a zoo, with zebras grazing in a grassy field in the background.
Two children stand on a sandy path inside a desert-themed dome exhibit with reddish rock formations.
Two children with their backs to the camera look through a glass partition at a tall giraffe inside an indoor enclosure.
Three young boys walk across a wooden rope bridge in a tropical indoor rainforest setting with a waterfall nearby.
Three young boys stand behind a glass aquarium tank filled with colorful coral and tropical fish.
Five young girls line up and pose in front of the same large stone head sculpture seen in the jungle exhibit.
A young boy relaxes inside a large, circular glass viewing portal overlooking an outdoor animal habitat.
Kindergarten had a great time and had beautiful weather at the zoo today!!
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A young girl in a pink hoodie watches several glowing orange West Coast Sea Nettles drifting in a large, deep blue aquarium tank.
Three young boys lean against a wooden fence, looking down into a rocky zoo enclosure where a rhinoceros stands on a dirt patch.
Three boys stand in a dimly lit aquarium, mesmerized by a massive wall of blue water filled with a large school of silver fish.
A group of six children and a smiling woman in a green "Gretna Elementary" hoodie pose together outdoors on a sunny day at the zoo.
Close-up of three young boys smiling and arms around each other; the center boy wears a yellow shirt with a green dragon mascot.
A woman in a green hoodie takes a smiling selfie with four excited children in a rocky, tunnel-like outdoor walkway.
Five children play on and around a black gorilla statue inside a zoo building with large windows overlooking a grassy habitat.
Three girls in pink and black outfits pose playfully against a wooden railing with a grassy field and trees in the background.
Five children stand in a row behind a glass partition, posing in front of a penguin exhibit with rocky ledges and a swimming pool.
Two young girls in hoodies crouch down to look closely at a desert habitat featuring cacti and a small turtle.

Mrs. Francois's and Ms. Snyder's 4th graders celebrated their hard work reviewing for and taking NSCAS the past few weeks with a make your own dirty soda bar today!

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Two smiling young girls in a classroom holding clear plastic cups filled with red and orange beverages.
Three children standing behind a table scattered with stickers and candy, each holding a cup of red juice.
A group of children sitting on blankets on a classroom floor with pillows, stuffed animals, and colorful drinks.
Three girls sitting on the floor wrapped in blankets, smiling and holding blue and red drinks.
Two girls in the foreground sitting on the floor with blue drinks and a large plush toy, while other students relax in the background.
Several boys sitting on a large red blanket on the floor, holding up their colorful drinks and water bottles.
A group of students sitting on the floor amongst snacks and blankets, smiling and holding up their red and purple drinks.
A close-up of a smiling girl holding a clear plastic cup with a blue drink and decorative stickers.
Mrs. Johnson’s 3rd class made bird feeders out of recycled materials for Earth Day! 🐦 ♻️ 🌎
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A young boy in a grey hoodie holds a red plate with a bird feeder made from a plastic bottle and string in front of a classroom whiteboard.
A teacher and a young girl stand in a classroom; the teacher holds a Cheez-It box project while the girl holds a bundle of green yarn.
Two boys stand by a whiteboard; one holds a red plate supporting a clear plastic bottle filled with birdseed.
Two boys collaborate on a project involving a red plate, cardboard tubes, and a plastic bottle containing seeds.
Two boys present a project featuring a plastic bottle wrapped in white material sitting on a red plate.
A girl in a purple tie-dye shirt stands in a classroom holding a large, shallow cardboard box.
A girl in a cat-patterned dress holds up a cardboard birdhouse project decorated with colorful hanging strings.
Two girls examine a handmade cardboard structure that resembles a small house or diorama.
Two boys stand at a whiteboard working with a hanging recycled-material project made from a snack box and string.
Ms. Christensen's 5th graders got a game of kickball in after their time reading outside! They enjoyed the sunshine! 🌞 ☀️
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Action shot of a girl in a teal hoodie following through after kicking a yellow ball.
An adult in black chasing a yellow ball across the dirt as other kids look on.
Two children looking up at a high yellow ball in the air on a dirt baseball field.
A boy in a light green long-sleeve shirt kicking a yellow ball on a sunny day.
A girl kicking a yellow ball toward a line of children waiting their turn on a dirt field.
A boy in a brown hoodie mid-kick, sending a yellow ball into the air.
A girl in a red shirt kicking a ball on a wide dirt field with a large tree in the background.
Wide view of children playing kickball on a large dirt field under a clear blue sky.
A single child in a red shirt standing on a base in the middle of a vast dirt field.
Several children standing near the dugout and home plate area of a dirt baseball field.
Our runners have been practicing hard in preparation for our annual Guardian Run on Saturday! 🏃🏃‍♀️
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A boy in a colorful tropical shirt smiles as he walks through the cheering tunnel of peers on a sunny school day.
A large group of elementary-aged boys and a man pose for a group photo on a grassy field under a clear blue sky.
A similar group photo of the boys and their mentor posing on the grass, with some children making silly faces and poses.
A boy in a black t-shirt runs down a sidewalk through a "tunnel" created by two rows of other children holding their arms up.
A wide shot of a large group of students sitting on a lawn in front of Gretna Elementary School.
Two boys in athletic gear run toward the camera on a neighborhood sidewalk lined with green grass and trees.
A boy in a tan hoodie and teal shorts runs past a gray house on a bright, sunny day.
Ms. Christensen's 5th graders are taking advantage of the nice weather and are completing their reading outside today!
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Three girls sit cross-legged against a beige building wall outdoors, smiling while holding open books and clipboards.
Two boys sit on a concrete walkway against a wall, both smiling and looking at the camera while holding open copies of the book Shiloh.
Four students are spaced out sitting against a long exterior wall in the sun, each engaged in reading or writing.
Three students sit along a shaded section of a building foundation, spread apart while reading books on a sunny day.
Two girls sit on the ground near a white downspout; one smiles at the camera with a book, while others are visible further down the walkway.
A close-up of two boys sitting on the pavement, looking up and smiling while holding their reading materials.
A line of several students sit with their backs against a building, focusing on reading books and writing on papers during an outdoor lesson.
Mrs. Kuzel’s 2nd grade class has been working very hard on their good behavior and currently hold the “trifecta” of good behavior trophies from art, library, and technology class all at the same time!
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A group of eleven young elementary school students poses together in a colorful classroom. Three girls in the front row proudly display awards: a large green gemstone, a gold trophy, and a sign reading "K-2 Golden Tech Class." The background features educational posters, a calendar, and classroom decorations.
The students in Mrs. Kudlacek's 5th grade class loved shooting off their 3d printed rockets that were created during tech class. They even had a large group of friends there to cheer them on!
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A young girl in a grey hoodie stands on a dirt field, holding a red launch controller connected to a small rocket on a wooden stand.
A girl in a colorful striped tank top and safety glasses smiles while holding a red rocket launcher.
Ten children wearing safety glasses pose for a group photo behind a chain-link dugout fence.
A boy in a black hoodie and safety glasses holds the red rocket launch controller on a baseball diamond.
A girl in a pink fleece jacket and safety glasses smiles while preparing to press the launch button.
A large group of young children sit on bleachers behind a green padded fence in a park.
A girl in a pink zip-up and green shorts holds the red rocket launcher while wearing safety eyewear.
A wide group shot of students standing on a dirt field with their rockets, a red air compressor, and launch equipment.
Four boys stand behind a fence, looking upward and cheering during a rocket launch.
Mrs. Johnson’s 3rd graders built their own water filters after learning about water pollution today!
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Two young boys in a classroom smile next to a DIY water filtration project made from a plastic bottle. Other students and a teacher work in the background.
Two girls sit at a desk posing for a photo behind a plastic bottle filtration experiment resting on a newspaper.
A girl in a floral shirt and a boy in a grey shirt sit behind their completed water bottle filter on a classroom desk.
Two boys stand behind their project; one wears a Nebraska hoodie and the other a baseball-themed t-shirt and gold chain.
A boy in a yellow shirt and a boy in a black Adidas shirt stand over their desk featuring a plastic bottle filter and a weather observation chart.
Two young girls give thumbs up behind a desk covered in Sunday comic strips and their filtration project.
Two smiling girls sit at a desk draped with a blue and white striped towel, displaying their plastic bottle experiment.
Two boys pose in a classroom; one wears a black "FNAF" hoodie while their project sits on a grey patterned towel.
Two girls, one wearing a "Surf Style" hat and giving peace signs, pose with their water filter experiment on a desk covered in newspaper puzzles.
Kindergarten and 1st grade had a great time listening to Kirk Reedstrom yesterday as he talked about his books and showed off his amazing talents!!
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A bald man in a gray blazer and glasses stands in a gym, using a microphone while pointing at a large green doodle on a flip chart.
A man stands before a projector screen displaying a comic strip about a duck and a moose; several Duck and Moose books are lined up on a table in the foreground.
A large group of elementary school children sit on a gymnasium floor, looking toward a presentation off-camera.
A man in a blazer draws a blue cartoon duck on a flip chart while speaking into a microphone in a school gym.
A wide shot of a gymnasium showing rows of children sitting on the floor watching a presentation, with bleachers and a basketball hoop in the background.
A close-up side view of children sitting cross-legged on a wooden gym floor, focused intently on a speaker.
Children sitting on a gym floor looking upward, with adults seated on bleachers in the background.
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarten class enjoyed listening to author Kirk Reedstrom today! We shared many laughs while he read his stories and we loved watching him draw!
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An author stands in a school gymnasium giving a presentation to a large group of elementary students seated on the floor. A projector screen displays a comic strip, and several children's books are lined up on a table.
A man in a blazer and glasses smiles while holding a microphone and standing next to a white drawing easel. The projector screen behind him reads, "Let's draw Duck & Moose!"
A man uses a blue marker to draw a character on a large paper easel during a presentation. The background screen displays the text "Let's draw Duck & Moose!"
A wide shot of a school gymnasium showing dozens of children sitting on the polished wood floor, looking toward a presenter and a projection screen during an assembly.
Mrs. Ricci's Kindergarteners did an amazing job for their music program this week!
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A group of young students stands on risers in a gymnasium for a performance, wearing nice outfits. A large projector screen behind them lists a song program with cartoon animals.
Three smiling students, one girl and two boys, pose together for a photo in a classroom. The girl wears a purple dress and a double-strand pearl necklace.
Four students—three girls in nice dresses and one boy in a red polo shirt—pose closely together in a classroom, all smiling broadly.
Three smiling young children pose for a picture in a classroom. A girl in a pink ruffled dress holds hands with a boy in a plaid shirt.
Four young students stand with their arms around each other's shoulders, smiling for a camera in a classroom. They are dressed in light-colored shirts and dresses.
Four young girls stand together in a classroom, showing a close bond by leaning against each other. They wear brightly colored and patterned dresses and shirts.
Three young boys pose together with their arms linked in a classroom, all smiling widely. They are wearing button-up shirts, two in plaid or checkered patterns.
Students in Mrs. Hirsch’s 3rd grade class earned a flavored water party for their hard work in math, consistently scoring well on their “My Path” lessons!🎉🥤🍬
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Two young girls posing in a classroom; one wears a tie-dye set and holds a floral glass, while the other wears pink and holds a plastic cup of red juice.
Three boys standing on a smiley-face rug, smiling and holding up clear plastic cups filled with red iced drinks toward the camera.
Three girls standing together in a classroom; two are sipping red drinks through straws while the third, in a green "Happy Go Lucky" shirt, smiles.
A young boy in a wheelchair wearing glasses and a white long-sleeve shirt, sipping a red iced drink through a straw.
Two girls standing side-by-side in a classroom holding clear cups of red juice; one is in a bright pink shirt and the other is in a light pink sweater with glasses.
A boy in a blue "Positive" shirt and a girl in a black panda t-shirt posing with their arms around each other, each holding a colorful iced drink.
A group of six children huddled together in a classroom, smiling and posing while enjoying their colorful iced drinks.
Two young girls with blonde hair standing close together and smiling, both holding clear plastic cups of orange-red juice.
A girl in a green unicorn shirt and a boy in a black t-shirt posing with their drinks; the boy's cup is topped with gummy worm candies.